The Pocket Guide to World HistoryNimitz, Chester. 1885-1966. US Admiral of Pacific Fleet, WWII. Received Japanese surrender on Missouri. [Read more ...] Nin, Anaïs. 1903-77. US writer. Under a Glass Bell 1944. [Read more ...] Nineteen Propositions. 1642. Parliament’s demands, rejected by Charles I. Civil War. [Read more ...] Ninety-five Theses. 1517. Document Luther nailed to Wittenburg church door. Began Reformation. [Read more ...] Nineveh. c6500BC. Capital of Assyrian Empire 700-612BC. [Read more ...] Nirvana. Hindu and Buddhist final state of freedom. [Read more ...] Nisei. 2nd generation Japanese in US. [Read more ...] Nivelle, Jean. 1422-77. Son of John II who refused to march against Burgundy. [Read more ...] Nixon, Richard. 1913-94. US president 1969-74. Hiss investigation. Checkers. China relations. Vietnam cease-fire. Watergate. Pardoned. [Read more ...] Njörd. Norse sea god. [Read more ...] Nkomo, Joshua. 1917-99. Zimbabwe nationalist. Founded ZAPU. [Read more ...] 561 © Copyright 2007 PocketHistory.com Hosted by BenLo Park |